Run an Admiral Pub, Valiant Sailor, Folkestone

Admiral Taverns - Leased & Tenancy; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a dynamic operator at a traditional pub in Folkestone. This role offers the chance to lead a vibrant venue known for its welcoming atmosphere and quality service. You will be responsible for enhancing the pub's reputation and driving business growth through excellent food offerings and customer engagement. With a focus on community values and a family-friendly environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry. If you have a strong food background and a passion for service, this is an exciting opportunity to thrive and grow.

Benefits

Training Programme

Maintenance Package

Zero Business Rates

Access to E-learning

Qualifications

• Experienced operator or couple with a strong food background.
• Excellent front of house standards to enhance business development.

Responsibilities

• Build on the pub's reputation for good value food and drink.
• Increase footfall from the wider area through effective management.

Skills

Food Management

Customer Service

Business Development

Marketing Strategies

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Tools

E-learning Platforms

Job description

Run an Admiral Pub, Valiant Sailor, Folkestone

Pub Layout: The entrance to the Valiant Sailor is through a small porch area leading to the main lounge and bar with a further dining area beyond. To the right, there is also a dedicated area for pool and darts. Beautiful traditional beams and a log fire create a warm and welcoming ambience. A fully equipped catering kitchen on the ground floor gives easy access for service. The Valiant Sailor also offers plenty of parking and a beautiful large beer garden.

Trading Style: The pub is a traditional drinkers and diners venue with customers visiting regularly from the village and further afield to enjoy the quality of the offer and the high standard of service. A large area of the pub allows internal dining and when the weather is good this is enhanced by the large beer garden. Community values and a wholesome family environment are at the heart of the Valiant Sailor.

Accommodation: The private accommodation is located on the first floor and includes a lounge, kitchen, bathroom, three bedrooms, office and plenty of store rooms.

Financial:

Annual Rent: £27,500

Security Deposit: £5,000

Working Capital: £5,000

Stock: £4,000

Fixtures and Fittings: To be confirmed upon valuation–funding options may be available for the right licensee.

Tie: All drinks categories are tied. For fully funded licensees on long term agreements, we offer free-of-tie options for certain drinks categories in exchange for an annual fee.

BDM Vision: We are seeking a dynamic operator or couple to continue to build on the reputation of the pub, for good value food and drink, which will in turn help to increase footfall from the wider area. You will be experienced, with a strong food background and excellent front of house standards to build upon the business development at this site which has already grown in the last three years.

Future Plans:

Training: £350.00 – Before signing a long term agreement, you will be required to attend our 7 Steps to Sales Success training programme. Held online over two days, you will learn marketing and business strategies that will help you to grow sales in your pub – step-by-step.

Service Charge Cost: £63.33 per week – The Admiral Taverns Premium Maintenance Package will help take care of your compliance and statutory obligations with one simple fee, whilst giving you peace of mind about your boiler and cellar cooling repair and replacement. This also includes full access to e-learning for you and your staff.

*Zero Business Rates: Based on the April 2023 rating list, the Nil Rates Payable is based on small business rates relief being applied for by the licensee and the licensee only occupying one property for commercial purposes. Please note, this only applies to pubs marked with an Asterisk *